English dictionary
basal
adjectiveParts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem
adjective
- serving as or forming a base
adjective
- of or being the essential or basic part
Example sentences
basal placentation
radical leaves
the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats
an elementary need for love and nurturing
a basal reader